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Rockaway Park Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 732 students in Rockaway Park, NY, 15% of all K-12 students in Rockaway Park, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Rockaway Park, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Rockaway Park Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Academy
St. Francis De Sales Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students
Catholic
219 Beach 129th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 634-2775
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Map of Yeshiva Mercaz Hatorah Of Belle Harbor
Yeshiva Mercaz Hatorah Of Belle Harbor
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students
All-boys (Jewish)
505 Beach 129th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 474-3064
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Map of Yeshiva Of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon
Yeshiva Of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon
Gr: K-8 | 61 students
Jewish
13401 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 474-0045
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Rockaway Park, NY Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
732
Students
-31.5% (-336 students) 10-yr
2%
Students of Color
-90.0% (-18.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rockaway Park)
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
732 Students
424,624 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearRockaway Park, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025244246179
2024244238172
2023248238174
2022239250185
2021239245180
2020239242171
2019224247175
2018224245172
2017229242180
2016272241178
2015267230167
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% Students of Color
2%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRockaway Park, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20252%40%34%
20242%40%34%
20235%40%33%
20223%40%33%
20213%41%32%
20203%41%32%
201914%40%31%
201814%39%31%
201720%40%32%
201616%40%32%
201520%41%32%
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0.25
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearRockaway Park, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20250.250.600.65
20240.250.600.65
20230.270.620.65
20220.250.620.64
20210.250.620.64
20200.250.620.64
20190.360.610.63
20180.360.610.63
20170.440.610.61
20160.400.620.61
20150.430.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRockaway Park, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20192%5%4%
20182%5%4%
20171%4%4%
20162%4%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRockaway Park, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20251%8%9%
20241%8%9%
20232%9%9%
20221%9%8%
20211%9%9%
20201%9%9%
20193%10%8%
20183%10%8%
20179%9%8%
20164%9%8%
20157%9%8%
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# Black Students
8 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRockaway Park, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
20231%9%8%
20221%9%7%
20211%9%7%
20201%9%8%
20198%9%7%
20188%9%7%
20177%11%7%
20168%11%7%
20159%11%8%
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# White Students
641 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
86%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRockaway Park, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202586%59%52%
202486%59%52%
202385%57%52%
202286%57%54%
202186%57%54%
202086%58%54%
201979%58%56%
201879%58%56%
201774%58%58%
201676%58%58%
201575%58%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
89 Students
81,407 Students
% of Others Students
12%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRockaway Park, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202512%20%26%
202412%20%26%
202312%20%25%
202212%18%25%
202112%19%25%
202012%19%24%
20198%18%24%
20188%18%23%
20179%18%22%
201610%18%22%
20158%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
49 Teachers
41,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRockaway Park, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202515:110:111:1
202415:110:111:1
202316:111:111:1
202218:111:111:1
202118:111:111:1
202018:111:112:1
201915:111:112:1
201815:111:112:1
201716:111:112:1
201617:111:112:1
201515:112:112:1
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Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rockaway Park, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Rockaway Park, NY is St. Francis De Sales Catholic Academy.
How many private schools are located in Rockaway Park?
3 private schools are located in Rockaway Park.
What percentage of students in Rockaway Park go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Rockaway Park are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rockaway Park?
100% of private schools in Rockaway Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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